Daniel Gerald Kempker
February 11, 1962 ~ February 10, 2025
Born in:
Jefferson City, Missouri
Resided in:
Folk, Missouri
Daniel Gerald Kempker, 62, of Folk, passed away Monday, February 10, 2025, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis.
He was born February 11, 1962, in Jefferson City, the son of Virgil Henry and Rose Ann (Veit) Kempker.
He was a 1980 graduate of Fatima High School in Westphalia.
Danny was a professional mechanic for 40 years with Steinmetz Automotive. He was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Folk. Danny enjoyed hunting and fishing, farming, tinkering with cars and trucks, riding on 4-wheelers, and traveling with Cindy. He was a devoted loving father proudly raising his three successful children.
Survivors include three children, James (Valerie) Kempker, Belle, MO; Megan (Patrick) Kane, Kansas City, MO; Sarah Kempker (Kenny Jones), Kansas City, MO; his mother, Rose Kempker, Westphalia; his companion, Cindy James, Taos; 3 grandchildren, Gavin Kempker, Dominic Kempker, Cora Kane; and 7 siblings, Deborah Thompson, Jefferson City; Diane (Raymond) Morgan, Folk; David Kempker, Folk; Dwayne (Tanya) Kempker, Folk; Doris West, Freeburg; Donna Kesel, Folk; and Delores “Lynn” Kempker, Folk.
He was preceded in death by his father, Virgil Kempker; 2 sisters, Darlene Welschmeyer and Dawn Ramos; and a niece, Ivy Kempker.
Visitation will be 4:30-7 p.m. Monday, February 17, 2025, at Trimble Funeral Homes – Westphalia. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church with the Rev. Dylan Schrader officiating.
Burial will be in St. Anthony Parish Cemetery in Folk.
Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church.
In case of hazardous weather, services MAY be postponed. Please monitor Daniel’s obituary on the funeral home website for any service time updates.
Services entrusted to Trimble Funeral Homes – Westphalia. trimblefunerals.com
Services
Visitation: Monday, February 17, 2025 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Trimble Funeral Homes - Westphalia
1941 Highway 63
Westphalia, Missouri 65085
Mass of Christian Burial: Tuesday, February 18, 2025 11:00 am
St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church
255 Highway EE
Folk, Missouri 65085
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Our thought and prayers are with you guys. Danny was a great guy. We are traveling and will be gone for services.
Hugs and prayers from the Norbert Stegemann family.
Don & Kathy Morgan
Danny was always fun to be with, and we loved being with him. We will certainly cherish our traveling memories together always! What a great guy, he loved you ALL so much! Sending love and hugs! Prayers for comfort and peace. He was called to his heavenly home before we were ready, but what a great time we had with him.
Love,
Terry and Dan Blanton
My heart goes out to the Kempker family. I have so so many memories growing up with them. May God comfort you during this time. Remember Danny will always be with you as you continue to hold all those precious moments in your heart.